Sample Comprehensive District Goals

These examples show a variety of formats and styles used by districts for articulating comprehensive district goals. They are only examples and are not intended to suggest standards for goals statements. Some districts' goals may be more specific or include indicators of success and a time line as well.

Sample 1

Lone Star ISD:

Has a safe and drug free school environment

Has a staff development program that prepares our employees to meet the educational needs of our changing student population

Uses all district resources effectively and efficiently to the maximum benefit of its students

Has an effective, integrated technology system for management, communication, and classroom instruction

Has students, programs, and policies which are supported by actively involved parents and community members

Sample 2

Our District Goals:

Exceptional campus leadership

High quality teachers and staff recruited and retained to meet our needs

An aligned curriculum that uses well defined achievement goals to sustain an exemplary rating

Facilities that are safe, well maintained, and provide for the developmental needs of all students

High quality classroom instruction based on assessment of student progress

A supportive community dedicated to the achievement of our district goals and effective communication

Goal 4: Student disciplineStudents with discipline problems are referred to interventions that are supportive and responsive.

Goal 6: Drug PreventionA comprehensive drug education and prevention program is coordinated throughout the district and community to measurably reduce drug use enabling all students to have a clear and open mind for learning within a safe environment.

Goal 7: CurriculumCurriculum is aligned throughout grade levels, emphasizes critical thinking and application, and meets the social and emotional experiences and needs of all students.

Sample 4

Goal 1: The school district will provide all students a safe school environment in which to learnGoal 2: The school district will develop a facility plan that will meet the long-range needs of studentsGoal 3: The school district will meet the needs of all students through current and expanded programsGoal 4: The school district will implement strategies to achieve the highest standards of the state assessment programGoal 5: The school district will attract and retain highly qualified and certified professionals for all positions

Sample 5

Bluebonnet ISD Strategic Goals:

BISD has a progressive curriculum that meets the academic and career needs of all students

BISD has mutually beneficial partnerships with business, government, higher education, and the community

BISD has a progressive technological infrastructure that supports all instructional and administrative needs